Welcome to Cumbria In Bloom
Cumbria in Bloom is a charitable organisation whose
aim is the promotion, improvement and understanding of horticulture, floriculture
and environmental issues for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cumbria.
We do this through the involvement of the community, and by holding a
communities based competition.
Getting Involved
If you thought it was all about floral bedding and hanging baskets, think
again! Cumbria in Bloom, like the RHS' Britain
in Bloom, means taking pride in your local area. Communities that
are involved in Britain in Bloom have enjoyed many benefits. For further
details click here.
Who can take part?
Over 50 communities, large and small, took part in 2006! You can see the
results here. We hope to increase the number of entrants in 2007, please
see the entries page to learn more and get in touch!
Communities
Villages, hamlets, parish councils, town councils - all are examples
of communities who take part in the Cumbria in Bloom competition.
In bloom groups are formed to organise and co-ordinate
local people to enhance the best features of their locality in line
with the requirements of the competition.
Schools and Young People Groups
School gardens, wild areas, bug dens, can be within your own grounds;
contact one of the bloom volunteers for more details of how to take
part.
Young Persons Painting Competition
The Young Persons Painting Competition is open to schools and young
person groups. For details of how to enter please click on the Paint
page.
Special Groups
Special groups include Industry, Commerce and Residential Homes. For
more details click here.
Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood groups can band together for a non-competitive award that
recognises their involvement in improving their locality. Click
here for more information.
On this site you will find information about Cumbria in Bloom, how your
area or youth group can enter the competition for 2007, and who to get
in touch with if you are interested in helping.
Sponsorship
Cumbria in Bloom provides an opportunity for commercial organisations
and individuals who support the aims of Cumbria in Bloom as outlined at
the top of the page to be associated with the charity through sponsorship.
More details are given on the Sponsors page.
Membership
Entry to the competition includes one year's membership for a representative
of the entrant. Membership is also available to individuals and organisations
who wish to support the charity. Please see the Membership
page for further details.
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